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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2010
Kevin L. Krysiak, Chicago, IL (US);
Douglas G. Guenther, Wheaton, IL (US);
Bradley L. Gaff, Woodridge, IL (US);
Mark W. Fisher, Findlay, OH (US);
Kevin L. Krysiak, Chicago, IL (US);
Douglas G. Guenther, Wheaton, IL (US);
Bradley L. Gaff, Woodridge, IL (US);
Mark W. Fisher, Findlay, OH (US);
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An American style football including an inflatable bladder, at least two cover panels surrounding the bladder, a lacing coupled to the at least one cover panel, and an electronic circuit. Each of the cover panels includes an outermost layer and a lining. The electronic circuit is coupled to at least one of the cover panels. The electronic circuit includes at least one sensor. The electronic circuit is configured to produce a signal to enable the position and movement of the football to be monitored during use.